Fountain vs Formula
10-14-2006 | 02:48 PM
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Re: Fountain vs Formula
Originally Posted by TRICK
I love 'em all.
But if you go with a Formula, do yourself a favor and call Robert Nelems. He's the easiest guy in the world to deal with and a straight forward gentleman.
I bought my 382 from Robert. Great boat, great deal.
Fred
But if you go with a Formula, do yourself a favor and call Robert Nelems. He's the easiest guy in the world to deal with and a straight forward gentleman.
I bought my 382 from Robert. Great boat, great deal.
Fred
do you still have it? not many around with the fairing, just don't unstand why. (old school thing I guess) 
10-14-2006 | 02:51 PM
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Re: Fountain vs Formula
I don't think there is anyting particularly wrong with either but I would look at the smaller custom builders before buying an OFFSHORE boat. I don't know your budget or if you are flexible in size by but Cig, Active Thunder, Outerlimits, Nor-Tech are much nicer products in my openion.
Last edited by crb76; 10-14-2006 at 02:55 PM.
10-14-2006 | 02:56 PM
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Re: Fountain vs Formula
Originally Posted by cosmic12
Fred that is the best looking Formula I have ever seen do you still have it? not many around with the fairing, just don't unstand why. (old school thing I guess)
do you still have it? not many around with the fairing, just don't unstand why. (old school thing I guess) No, I sold it to a fellow OSO'er, "plumbers crack".
I've had a lot of boats, but that was a particularly nice one.
By far my wifes favorite!
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10-14-2006 | 03:17 PM
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Re: Fountain vs Formula
Originally Posted by t500hps
Owned 2 Formulas....I'm willing to bet the 35 Fountain is the same size as your 292.
I'll even let you select the sizes maybe a 42 or 47 Fountain against your choice of Formula. Since you have an issue with size. 
They are 2 very different boats. Either would make a great boat to own, make your own decision, you've got to live with it.
10-14-2006 | 04:06 PM
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Re: Fountain vs Formula
Originally Posted by Expensive Date
...I have always wanted a Fountain...
...but I still want the Fountain... What do you guys think ?? Thanks
...but I still want the Fountain... What do you guys think ?? Thanks
10-14-2006 | 07:23 PM
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Re: Fountain vs Formula
Both boats and companies are good and both have been in business for several years succesfully. Take the time to drive boat boats, this will determine which one is best suited for your application. We would be more than happy to take you out in a Fountain 35, 38, 42, 47 if you are ever in the Chicago area.
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Shogren Performance Marine
www.chicagofountain.com
847-336-9037
Regards,
Shogren Performance Marine
www.chicagofountain.com
847-336-9037
10-14-2006 | 07:59 PM
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Re: Fountain vs Formula
Originally Posted by carcrash
Own a Fountain, have climbed all over many Formulas (Formulae?)
Formula is a nicer finished boat.
Fountain is more solid structurally.
Formula has a shollower cockpit, but lots more storage.
Fountain has a deep cockpit (feels much safer), but the seats are much lower quality, no comparison.
Fountain is faster, so more fuel efficient.
If engines are not staggered, neither one provides decent access to fix anything.Many more Fountains have staggered engines, and I'll never buy a twin engined powerboat without staggered engines again.
Both are very cramped below.
Formula seems to put better quality stuff in the boat.
Fountain seems to use plumbing from Home Depot.
But the quality of the hull design, and the lamination, of the Fountain is really, really exceptional.
Formula is a nicer finished boat.
Fountain is more solid structurally.
Formula has a shollower cockpit, but lots more storage.
Fountain has a deep cockpit (feels much safer), but the seats are much lower quality, no comparison.
Fountain is faster, so more fuel efficient.
If engines are not staggered, neither one provides decent access to fix anything.Many more Fountains have staggered engines, and I'll never buy a twin engined powerboat without staggered engines again.
Both are very cramped below.
Formula seems to put better quality stuff in the boat.
Fountain seems to use plumbing from Home Depot.
But the quality of the hull design, and the lamination, of the Fountain is really, really exceptional.
Fountain has a deeper freeboard, but at 6'6" being in the driver's bolster of a 35' sitting or standing is, for me, like riding a tricycle.
I'll bet that bigger guys would generally choose the roomy feel of the Formula at the helm, the McCleod bolsters and electric footrests. As PB said "anyone can get comfortable in the Formula". Not so in the 35 Beaker...I've tried.
There is a fair bit of difference in cabin space and maneuverability! Due to the Formula carrying more hull depth and beam forward, and subtly moreso raised deck.
Formula does choose top quality vendors and hardware no doubt.
and last but not least....
where did you come from?????
